Red pike conger (Cynoponticus coniceps)

Scientific name: Cynoponticus coniceps Jordan & Gilbert, 1882

Red pike conger (Cynoponticus coniceps)

The Red pike conger (Cynoponticus coniceps) is a marine fish of the family Muraenesocidae. Native range: Eastern Pacific, Mexico to Ecuador.

Biology

Inhabits sand and mud bottoms. Feeds on invertebrates and fishes. The flesh is of excellent quality.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Cynoponticus coniceps
Family
Muraenesocidae (Pike congers)
Order
Anguilliformes (Eels and Morays)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
202
Depth range
10–100 m (33–328 ft)
Environment
Marine; demersal; depth range 10 - 100 m
Climate
Tropical
Distribution
Eastern Pacific: Mexico to Ecuador.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Data deficient (DD)
Threat to humans
Harmless
Uses
Fisheries: commercial

Sources

Taxonomy, distribution and biology data: FishBase (Froese, R. and D. Pauly, eds.), licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

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